Rodriguez was chosen as a representative of the Dolphins Cancer Challenge, an initiative that has raised millions of dollars for cancer patients.

“I think it’s amazing. It means everything for me to have this opportunity,” said Rodriguez, “because it means I can finally give back to the community in a way where it’s like everybody is included, where I can get a bunch of different groups included in this.”

Rodriguez, a high school senior, participated in the challenge for the first time this month. She said she is currently in remission and looks forward to helping others.

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